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Africa South of the Sahara: Selected Internet Resources
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/guide.html
This comprehensive directory of African resources covers many topics including: Current Events/News (including African newspapers), Art, Culture, Education, History, Maps, Music, Politics, Religion, Travel, and more. Country information is also included, as is regional information for Central, East, Southern and West Africa, as well as the Indian Ocean Islands and the Horn of Africa. The site also includes a search function.
Congress of Racial Equality
http://www.core-online.org/
"Founded in 1942, CORE is the third oldest and one of the "Big Four" civil rights groups in the United States. From the protests against "Jim Crow" laws of the 40's to the "Sit-ins" of the 50's and the "Freedom Rides" of the 60's; through the cries for "Self-Determination" in the 70's and "Equal Opportunity" in the 80's to the struggle for community development in the 90's, CORE has championed true equality for all people." Website provides analysis of key events and people, as well CORE's organized actions during the in civil rights era.
Congressional Black Caucus
http://www.congressionalblackcaucus.net/
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) was formed in 1969 when the 13 black members of the U.S. House of Representatives joined together to strengthen their efforts to address the legislative concerns of black and minority citizens. Today, there are 43 members of the Congressional Black Caucus representing many of the largest and most populated urban centers in the country, together with some of the most expansive and rural congressional districts in the nation. The CBC has been involved in legislative initiatives ranging from full employment to welfare reform, South African apartheid and international human rights, from minority business development to expanded educational opportunities. CBC online offers officer/members information, speeches, current national initiative reports, and an archive of press releases.

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